'American Greed' Producer Chuck Schaeffer to Keynote "Money Matters" Consumer Conference

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Secretary of Banking and Securities Robin L. Wiessmann today announced "Money Matters," a noncommercial investor education conference, will take place October 25, 2017, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg in Camp Hill.

"Money Matters" is part of the Campaign for Wise and Safe Investing, a collaboration among the Department of Banking and Securities, the AARP Foundation, the Investor Protection Trust, and AARP Pennsylvania. The conference will offer information on saving, investing, and related topics to help consumers make more informed financial decisions.

Brian Roche, news anchor and consumer affairs reporter for WGAL-TV, will act as the master of ceremonies for the evening program. The keynote speaker will be Chuck Schaeffer, producer of the CNBC television program "American Greed." Sandra Block, senior editor for Kiplinger's Personal Finance, will share top retirement protection strategies with attendees.

"We are so fortunate to have these prominent figures in consumer protection and personal finance to participate in this year's 'Money Matters' conference," Secretary Wiessmann said. "Their expertise and experience will benefit attendees who want to learn how to invest wisely and protect themselves from consumer fraud."

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. For more information and to register online, visit: https://www.secure.dobs.pa.gov/?a=mm.reg.

The Radisson Hotel Harrisburg is located at 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill, PA 17011.

Consumers can contact the department with any questions or to file a complaint at 1-800-PA-BANKS. Members of the public are invited to connect to the department through Facebook and Twitter, or subscribing to the department's newsletter.

MEDIA CONTACT: Ed Novak, 717-783-4721

SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities

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